Halford vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Halford Rank #19,079
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #19079 for Halford.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Halford ___

No pairings available yet.

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Halford

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Halford or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Halford at #19079 in the United States.

What do Halford and James mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Halford and James boy or girl names?

Halford is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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